Driving Schools in Margate

Martin Kemp School of Motoring

5.0(3)

12 Rancorn Rd, Westbrook, Margate CT9 5DQ

Stepro Driving School

Block bookings available

Patient instructor with many years' experience teaching both complete beginners and returning drivers looking to refresh their skills. Block booking discounts available, with flexible lesson scheduling tailored to individual needs.Patient instructor with many years' experience teaching both complete beginners and returning drivers looking to refresh their skills. Block booking discounts...

Speaks Polish

Richborough Cl, Margate CT9 4FA

+44 7832 443506 Website

Driving Lessons margate

Block bookings available

5.0(50)

Instructor Mark Sefton brings 21 years of professional experience plus an exceptional background: he learned to drive at 9, performed high-speed motorcycle stunts with the Honda Imps from age 7, and crossed the Sahara Desert on bikes, skills that shaped his approach to discipline and safety. 2-hour lessons are the standard format, with a 10-hour block available at a £20 discount, plus a 9-star money-back guarantee if you're not completely satisfied. Rated 5 stars across 64 reviews, with free theory test app, hazard perception training, and mock tests included.Instructor Mark Sefton brings 21 years of professional experience plus an exceptional background: he learned to drive at 9, performed high-speed motorcycle...

Evenings & Weekends

39 Devonshire Gardens, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 3AD

+44 7947 588302 Website

OOOSH! Your Local Driving School | Driving Instructor | Margate Driving Lessons

Multi-location driving school offering intensive automatic driving courses across Merseyside, Kent, and Cheshire. Structured training with male and female instructors focuses on building skills and confidence for safe, first-time passes. Weekly lessons or fast-track courses available, contact for pricing and availability.Multi-location driving school offering intensive automatic driving courses across Merseyside, Kent, and Cheshire. Structured training with male and female...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors

11 Chapel Hill Cl, Margate CT9 4EW

+44 7783 451917 Website

Highway driving school

Crawford Gardens, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2PU

+44 7949 341007

CJST driving

5.0(103)

75 Royal Esplanade, Westbrook, Margate CT9 5ET

+44 7918 467908

Precise Driving School

5.0(25)

19 St James' Park Rd, Westbrook, Margate CT9 5HY

+44 7539 685568 Website

PW Driving School

Block bookings available

5.0(5)

Grade A instructor with 77 five-star reviews on FreeIndex, including multiple first-time passes and students passing with just one minor. New learners get a standout deal: book 5 two-hour lessons at regular price and receive an extra 6 hours for £90, plus online booking discounts available.Grade A instructor with 77 five-star reviews on FreeIndex, including multiple first-time passes and students passing with just one minor. New learners get a...

Manual

17 Balcomb Cres, Dane Valley, Margate CT9 3XJ

+44 1843 297540 Website

SJE Driver Training

29 Staplehurst Gardens, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 3JB

+44 7971 669040

A Driving School

35 Buckingham Rd, Margate CT9 5SR

+44 1843 571183

Driving lessons in Margate

Margate mixes coastal town driving with busy retail zones and fast links via the A299 Thanet Way. You’ll find varied practice from seafront one‑way systems and mini‑roundabouts to multi‑lane junctions around Westwood Cross, great for building real‑world confidence early on.

Best driving schools in Margate

A few options that cover Margate and nearby towns:

Precise Driving School (CT9 5HY) - Westbrook‑based; manual and automatic options.
CJST driving (CT9 5ET) - Westbrook; local coverage across Margate.
Wheels In Motion Automatic Intensives (CT9 3SL) - specialist in automatic intensives.
Coastal Learners Driving School (CT9 1TR) - central CT9 pickup.
PW Driving School Thanet (CT9 3XJ) - Thanet wide coverage including Margate.
Martin Kemp School of Motoring (CT9 5DQ) - Westbrook area.

Tip: shortlist 3 - 5 providers and check current availability around your schedule and pickup area.

Automatic driving lessons in Margate

Automatic driving lessons in Margate can help on busier A254/A28 corridors and coastal stop-start traffic:

Smoother low speed control; fewer stalls at busy junctions
Faster early confidence for some learners
Good option if you plan to drive autos after passing

Intensive driving lessons in Margate

If you want to learn fast, intensives compress lessons into a short window and pair well with Margate’s access to Canterbury and Herne Bay test centres.

Typical course options:

10-15 hours: if you’re test‑ready and need a brush‑up + mock test
20-30 hours: if you’ve done some lessons and want to accelerate to test
35-45 hours: beginners aiming to learn from scratch over 1-3 weeks

Local options:

Wheels In Motion Automatic Intensives: automatic‑only intensives in Margate; enquire for current pricing and start dates.
BiteSize Driving School: 25 hours £725 (around £29/hr) or 30 hours £905 (around £30/hr), test fees extra.
My Driving Instructor: manual lessons are £1,736 for 30 hours; automatic lessons are £1,976 for 30 hours; packages often include test booking.

Planning tips:

Start with an assessment lesson to right‑size the hours
Check practical test lead times at Canterbury/Herne Bay and align your schedule
Book contiguous days where possible for momentum; add a mock test near the end
Confirm what’s included (pick‑up area, car for test, pre‑test warm‑up)

Note: availability and bundles change, secure instructor availability first, then target a realistic test date.

Cheap driving lessons in Margate

If you can afford to pay upfront, block bookings are often cheaper overall. Precise offers 10 hours from £363 (manual) or £380 (automatic); Baylis (automatic) is £350 for 10 hours.
Manual is often slightly cheaper (e.g. Precise £37/hr manual vs £39/hr automatic). If you want to drive automatic anyway then the time saved can offset the higher rate.
Fewer, longer lessons (90–120 minutes) usually give better value and quicker progress than short sessions.
Ask about 2‑hour minimums and evening/weekend rates so you can plan around pricier slots.

Always double‑check the latest rates and what’s included (pickup, cancellations, mock tests) when you enquire.

Driving lesson prices in Margate

Most learners in Margate pay somewhere in the mid‑£30s per hour. As a local reference, Precise Driving School lists £37/hr for manual and £39/hr for automatic, with 10‑hour blocks at £363 for manual and £380 for automatic. Baylis automatic lessons are £36/hr or £350 for 10 hours.

Always confirm pickup zones, cancellation policy and what’s included (mock tests, materials) when you enquire.

Local roads and practice areas

A254 Margate Rd / A256 Westwood Cross - larger roundabouts, lane discipline, peak‑time traffic
A28 Canterbury Rd (toward Westgate/Birchington) - mixed urban speeds, meeting situations
A299 Thanet Way - dual carriageway joining/merging practice (with instructor)
Northdown Rd, Ramsgate Rd, Sea Front/Marine Terrace - town driving, planning and observations
Residential areas in Cliftonville, Palm Bay, Westbrook, Garlinge - early manoeuvres and junction routines

Nearby DVSA driving test centres

Learners in Margate commonly use:

Herne Bay Test Centre (CT6) – coastal/semi‑urban routes, frequent meeting situations
Canterbury Test Centre (CT1) – city routes, complex junctions and larger roundabouts
Folkestone Test Centre (CT19) – mixed gradients and coastal winds

Ask your instructor which centre they recommend based on your routes and availability.

Getting started in Margate

Choose manual vs automatic, weekly vs intensive
Shortlist 3–5 schools/instructors that cover your pickup area
Confirm availability around your timetable and target test centre
Book your first lesson and set a weekly plan

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